Florida State’s Super Bowl Streak Hits 10 Straight Years After Seahawks’ Win
The Seattle Seahawks may have lifted the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, but the echoes of their Super Bowl LX victory reached far beyond the Bay Area. All the way in Tallahassee, Florida State football quietly notched a remarkable milestone of its own - one that speaks to the program’s enduring pipeline to NFL success.
With Seattle’s 29-13 win over the New England Patriots, Florida State extended its streak to 10 consecutive seasons with at least one former Seminole winning a Super Bowl ring. That’s not just a fun trivia nugget - it’s a testament to the kind of talent FSU continues to send to the league, year after year.
This time, it was running back Cam Akers who carried the Seminole torch. Elevated to the Seahawks’ active roster following an injury to Zach Charbonnet, Akers became a two-time Super Bowl champion, adding another ring to the one he earned with the Rams back in the 2021 season. His latest triumph also made him part of an exclusive FSU club - players with multiple Super Bowl titles.
The win also left Seminole fans with a bit of a split allegiance before kickoff. On the opposing sideline stood Patriots defensive end Joshua Farmer, another FSU product hoping to bring a ring back to Tallahassee. But when the confetti fell, it was Akers and the Seahawks who walked away with the hardware - and with it, Florida State’s decade-long Super Bowl streak stayed intact.
A Decade of Champions: The FSU Super Bowl Club
Akers’ latest championship makes him the 14th different Florida State alum to win a Super Bowl during this 10-year run. Here’s a look back at the players who’ve helped keep that streak alive - and the teams they did it with:
- Tre' Jackson (2016 Patriots): The former FSU offensive guard was part of one of the most iconic comebacks in NFL history, as New England stormed back from a 28-3 deficit to stun the Falcons in overtime.
- 2017 Eagles Quartet: Philly’s first Super Bowl win featured a strong Seminole presence. Patrick Robinson, Timmy Jernigan, Ronald Darby, and Nigel Bradham all played key roles in the Eagles’ title run.
- Ryan Izzo (2018 Patriots): Serving as a backup tight end behind Rob Gronkowski, Izzo earned his ring during his rookie year after a solid college career at FSU from 2014-2017.
- Derrick Nnadi & Cameron Erving (2019 Chiefs): The first title of the Mahomes-Reid era included two Seminoles in the trenches. Nnadi and Erving helped anchor Kansas City’s front lines on both sides of the ball.
- Garrison Sanborn (2020 Buccaneers): The veteran long snapper got his moment with Tampa Bay, helping Tom Brady win his seventh ring in a dominant performance over the Chiefs.
- Cam Akers & Jalen Ramsey (2021 Rams): Akers and Ramsey - both former FSU stars - were key contributors in the Rams’ win over Cincinnati. Ramsey’s lockdown coverage and Akers’ versatility out of the backfield gave L.A. a serious boost.
- Joshua Kaindoh (2022 & 2023 Chiefs): While primarily on the practice squad, Kaindoh earned rings in back-to-back seasons with Kansas City. He was a teammate of both Nnadi and Akers at FSU, adding to the Seminole connection in K.C.
- Josh Sweat & Johnny Wilson (2024 Eagles): Sweat, now an All-Pro edge rusher, and Wilson, a big-play wideout, helped the Eagles dismantle the Chiefs in a statement win. Wilson, a transfer from Arizona State, made his mark with FSU in 2023, averaging nearly 21 yards per catch.
- Cam Akers (2025 Seahawks): Back again, Akers stepped up when Seattle needed him most, helping the Seahawks secure their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. His elevation to the active roster proved to be a timely move - and a historic one for FSU.
Seminoles With Multiple Rings
Akers now joins a select group of Florida State legends who’ve won it all more than once. That list includes:
- J.T. Thomas: Four rings with the Steelers during their 1970s dynasty.
- Deion Sanders: One with the 49ers in 1994, another with the Cowboys in 1995.
- Bryant McFadden: Two-time champ with the Steelers (2005, 2008).
- Derrick Nnadi: Part of Kansas City’s three titles since 2019.
What It All Means
Ten straight Super Bowl champions with at least one Seminole on the roster isn’t just a quirky stat - it’s a reflection of Florida State’s consistent ability to develop NFL-ready talent. Whether it’s stars like Ramsey and Akers or unsung heroes like Sanborn and Izzo, FSU players have found ways to contribute on the sport’s biggest stage.
As the Seminoles continue to rebuild their national profile at the college level, this Super Bowl streak is a reminder of the program’s deep roots in the NFL. And with players like Johnny Wilson and Josh Sweat still on the rise, don’t be surprised if that streak stretches into year 11 - and beyond.